Augustus Road

"Yes, so now our goals are the same and our situations are equal. You are suppressed in your own camp, and I am also wronged here. 〖Ting〖Point〖小〖 said, so I will talk to you Reach an agreement - my six legions will be released at Arimiron, Etrunia will be released, and you can go to Shannan Gaul freely. For the half of the sword fighting slaves you left behind, I will be responsible for their supplies and food, and Give them appropriate arms, and when the Senate regrets it, they can always use it as a bargaining chip to go back."

Deximos stared at Lepidus at this time, "But why should I believe you?"

"Because we must join forces now, otherwise you and I will both suffer in future elections. After the last will was read, do you think any people will be willing to promote you? Even the specially chosen father of the Senate despises you. , In other words, you are already a stinker on the street, Deximus. Even if Antony can't conquer Shannan Gaul, it can no longer be yours. Most of it belongs to Brutus, because the Senate likes him, and many people also like him. Sympathize with him. But this is not your original intention and wish. You just have bad luck. You were Caesar's right-hand man in Gaul, and you did your best when guarding Syria, so in this matter, you are nothing. It's just a mistake, but who doesn't make mistakes? You have to give everyone a chance to correct it. The family you inherited has three thousand talents of assets, and nearly five thousand sword fighting slaves as private soldiers. Abinus' Manors and gladiatorial schools are all over southern Italy. In this country where strength speaks today, what do you have to worry about? Deximos, show us your courage. My guarantee is that Caesar's adopted son will return to Rome soon. And I will serve as tribune together with my son. This is the condition that the Senate promised me. Then I will target Anthony in Shannan Gaul and I will definitely try every means to conquer you. Then I will wait for the opportunity. Get rid of Antony in the back, so that you will definitely regain the image of a 'Caesar supporter', and you will not offend the Senate. This is really a plan that has both ends, what do you think?" Lepidus walked in front of Deximus? , said logically.

"Deal with Anthony?" Diximos laughed tremblingly. It was obvious that he didn't quite believe it, "Don't be ridiculous, it's not the clown festival yet. You and he are brothers who came from the same camp. Even if there is conflict now, is it worth falling out completely for me?"

"No, Antony has betrayed Caesar's cause. He has reached a dirty agreement with the Temple of Concord, betrayed and massacred his supporters. Such a person must not be allowed to succeed Deximus. I believe this is you too. This is the only chance to turn the tide. I can give you time to think about it, but it is best to give me an answer before the banquet is over. I will arrange everything by then." At this time, Li Bida said softly. Patting Deximus on the back, he said, "Actually, between you and me, including Antony and Octavian, what's the point of fighting to the death for Caesar's inheritance? Those who laugh at the side and get the real benefits are not those wearing the clothes." Selected fathers wearing fake robes.”

At this time, Decimus thought of all the grievances, and could not help but twitch the corners of his mouth violently again. He inserted a piece of peacock's tongue with a toothpick, put it in his mouth and chewed it, then sighed and said that he hoped Queen Juno could forgive him for his rudeness. Because he hurt her angel, he then raised his head and said to Lepidus, "I am not afraid of your deception. In the comparison and competition between you and me, I undoubtedly have the upper hand. I am not afraid of you Lepidus, now I am willing to cooperate with you at the expense of my worth." Then he put down his napkin, expressed his gratitude for the host's hospitality, and toasted him with nine glasses of wine.

"Very good, but don't forget, your chance is only within these few days. If the Senate pardons Pompey's two sons and they return to Rome with a large number of weapons, there will be no stage for you to perform. You will be kicked off the stage completely, Diximos." After Diximos left uneasily, Lepidus also taught him earnestly.

Then, Avenus and Fonteus came forward and asked the cavalry commander to issue tasks and orders to them at any time. Lepidus warmly invited them to sit down, and then the maid and the male servant served more delicacies. "I believe that you two are still loyal to His Excellency Caesar. Even if he deprived or reduced your military positions in Africa, it does not matter. He always regretted this matter during his lifetime, but when he was ready to change his appointment At that time, I died under the murderer's sword, but I have never forgotten Avienus and Fonteus, two qualified and excellent military tribunes. Now the entire team relies on you as the core force, especially After the death of poor Amatius." After saying this, Lepidus sighed and raised his forehead with his hands, unable to swallow the food in front of him.

The two military tribunes stood up flattered and swore allegiance to Lepidus, but they were persuaded to sit down again, "I do have a task for you two - go to Etrunia immediately. And Campania, I will ask my agent Camus to provide you with three hundred talents in cash, because you two have great authority among Caesar's veterans in the past, and this task belongs to you. "

After speaking, Lepidus leaned forward and lowered his voice under the candlelight and said, "Encourage the veterans, the more the better, give them money as a temptation, tell them everything Antony did in Rome, and then bring them with those who are willing to be bribed." People, flock to the port of Brindisi to serve as the wings and guards of Octavian and my son. Then, I don’t think it will be a big problem for you two to become lieutenants or even provincial envoys or governors.” After that, Lepidus said. He sat down and made a "very easy" gesture to the two of them, then picked up the wine glass and said, "I wish you success."

The next day, after Lepidus had freshened up, he led three hundred Medici guardsmen through the squares and streets of Rome, causing all kinds of birds that had stayed overnight to fly up in fright, with a sound of flapping wings like thunder in the sky. The outgoing cavalry commander personally walked to the ruins of the barricade, which was still smoking, where Caesar's pyre and the monument erected by the people were also destroyed. Amid the bloodstains, Lepidus came to the stone monument and knelt down. He came down and, in full view of many onlookers, kissed the cornerstone of the monument and murmured affectionately. Then he stood up and said to the heads of Amatius and his son hanging above, "Give it to Take it off."

At this time, the soldiers of the Skylark Legion who were holding shields and guarding slowly gathered around. When they saw the former cavalry commander, they didn't know what to say. The order was very difficult. (To be continued...)